NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
U.S. Department of Justice charges over 80 individuals in Puerto Rico gang crackdown
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against more than 80 people following an operation to dismantle a violent gang in Puerto Rico. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's initiative to address violent crime.
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This operation represents a significant federal law enforcement action involving over 80 defendants, impacting the legal status and potential incarceration of those charged in Puerto Rico.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against more than 80 individuals.
- The operation targeted a violent gang based in Puerto Rico.
- U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges during a visit to Puerto Rico.
- The action is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to combat violent crime.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency responsible for filing the charges.”locationMayagüez“City in Puerto Rico where the gang operated”locationPuerto Rico“The location where the gang operation took place.”other81“Number of individuals charged”PersonTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”other340“Kilograms of fentanyl or adulterated narcotics distributed”OrganizationLos Baja Deo“Criminal gang based in Mayagüez”PersonHéctor Ramírez-Carbó“Interim Secretary of Justice for Puerto Rico”